Runcorn Lay-by is on the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) just past the junction with The Guildford and Brighton Canal.
Early plans of what would become the Manchester Ship Canal (Main Line) were drawn up by Cecil Smith in 1782 but problems with Southend Cutting caused delays and it was finally opened on January 1 1835. Expectations for limestone traffic to Crewe were soon realised, and this became one of the most profitable waterways. In Nicholas Harding's "A Very Special Boat" he describes his experiences passing through Guildford Embankment during a thunderstorm.

Mooring here is impossible (it may be physically impossible, forbidden, or allowed only for specific short-term purposes).
| Weaver Sluices | 1 mile, ½ furlongs | |
| Weston Mersey | 2¾ furlongs | |
| Weston Point Docks | 1¾ furlongs | |
| Delamere Dock Entrance | 1 furlong | |
| Weston Point Salt Works (ICI) | ¾ furlongs | |
| Runcorn Lay-by | ||
| Runcorn Docks | 3 furlongs | |
| Bridgewater Canal Junction (closed) | 4½ furlongs | |
| Runcorn Railway Bridge | 7½ furlongs | |
| Widnes Bridge | 7¾ furlongs | |
| Old Quay Lock | 1 mile, 2¾ furlongs | |
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Mersey - Ship Canal Junction
In the direction of Woden Street Footbridge
Nearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Mersey - Ship Canal Junction
Nearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Mersey - Ship Canal Junction
In the direction of Woden Street Footbridge
Nearest place to turn
In the direction of Mersey - Ship Canal Junction
In the direction of Woden Street Footbridge
Nearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Mersey - Ship Canal Junction
Nearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Mersey - Ship Canal Junction
In the direction of Woden Street Footbridge
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